Jamil Jivani | |
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![]() Jivani in 2023 | |
Member of Parliament for Durham | |
Assumed office March 4, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Erin O'Toole |
Personal details | |
Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | October 24, 1987
Political party | Conservative |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (former) |
Education | |
Occupation | Radio host, Lawyer (non-practising) |
Website | www |
Jamil Jivani MP (born October 24, 1987) is a Canadian politician, radio host, and political commentator.[1] He is the founder of the Policing Literacy Initiative,[2] is a co-founder of Teachers Beyond the Classroom,[3] sat on the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity and is the Advocate for Community Opportunities for the Doug Ford government.[4]
He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative for the Ontario riding of Durham in a by-election held on March 4, 2024, which was held following the resignation of former Opposition Leader Erin O'Toole.[5]